I can't believe I only gave this place 4 stars when I reviewed them last. What was I thinking? Based on the experience I just had with them this past week where we had a team lunch there for 12, I have to say that their service is absolutely top notch. It helped that we called the order in advance, but when we got there the food was ready for us right away. And in our group of 12, not only was everyone impressed, they started buying extra food just to take home to their family. Well, more specifically they started buying upcakes. I will say this without hesitation. Previous reviews have mentioned the upcakes, so you know what they are about. I will tell you that these cakes are as good as any gourmet cupcake place around, and maybe better than most. Really, these cakes are on par with some of the finest out there (if you get the right flavor that is, I will say that some flavors are better than others). You won't go wrong with the carrot cake, the peanut butter and chocolate, or the strawberry and vanilla. My standard box lunch order... Thanksgiving sandwich, potato salad, deviled egg, and carrot cake upcake... order that and you'll thank me later. I swear I had one this week, and I think it was even better tasting than I remember it in the past. I left there in bliss. In the past, I've also enjoyed their chili and pulled pork. And the staff has always been attentive and professional. As I just mentioned, they are perfect for a team lunch if you work nearby. In an area where there are a lot of ordinary places to eat, this place really stands out. They care about the quality of their food more than most places, and it shows. read more

My parents and I went here for lunch earlier today. We were a little skeptical because it was in the middle of a shopping center but I'm so thankful we gave it a chance. Two of us got the vegetarian burger and it was so delicious. The swamp sauce was really tasty and the bread is incredible. We both opted for the multi grain bread instead of a hamburger bun and a side of fruit. Yum! My dad got the thanksgiving sandwich and absolutely loved it with potato salad and a toasted almond up cake. My mom and I spilt a carrot cake upcake. It was pretty good but the icing was too sweet for me. Overall a great place and would go back again! read more

VERY crowded at lunch time on a week day. Ordering over the phone is as chaotic as the flocks of people going in to eat. The food was very good, and is definitely made with some gourmet panache. Takeout comes in a box. At first sight, I was not impressed. The box looked small, which meant not much food, but I was surprised as how filling it was for the portion size. That said, the portions are still a lot smaller than other places, for the price. For route 30 in Malvern, I guess this is somewhat standard, but as far as the greater area goes, I would not select Dixie Picnic as a winner for value at all. If you want a "picnic" taste, they definitely accomplish that, and satisfy. I can't speak for how "Dixie" it is, since I am not versed in Southern cuisine the way I am on other types of food, but I can say it was tasty + fattening, which seem to be the cornerstones of food from the South. The upcakes are a lot like poundcake in a misshapen cupcake tin. My husband dabbled in the kitchen the day after we had our first upcake, and the poundcake he made tasted much like the yellow upcake we'd had. The day I got my meal the guy taking my order tried to dissuade me from choosing chocolate frosting for some reason. When I tasted the frosting it was bad. It was way way way too sweet, like the new guy dumped the whole bag of powdered sugar in by accident, and it had a horribly saccharin-y aftertaste. I was able to separate the yuckiness of the frosting from the upcake, and identified that, with different frosting, I could enjoy it a lot more easily. From the looks of them, the Sally Lunn rolls promised disappointment, but they were actually very good. My sandwich had an entire section of onion in it, which was bizarre to me... not sure if that's a southern thing or a kitchen oops. I just picked it apart, but it was the most onion anyone ever served me on a sandwich. The Yukon Gold potato salad was also extremely tasty, however, the condiment cup it comes in is quite small. Had they replaced my deviled egg with a pickle I'd have been a lot happier, but I get it that the deviled egg is part of the Picnic, while my pickle would be more NY deli. I am attaching photos to show the size of the boxed lunch with a plastic fork beside it for size reference. All in all a tasty meal. I would return to get the good flavors again, but not for value pricewise. read more

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I tried them once back in Ocean City and now have had them at their new location on the Main Line. They are really good. My suggestion: get a lunch box. That way, you get the good stuff, their deviled egg and an upcake. Their sides are all really good. The upcakes are delicious. I especially enjoyed the pistachio upcake I had when I was their recently. Bottom line: get a lunch box and you're going to have a great dessert. read more

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Came in a random Monday morning for breakfast. Forgot what day it was when trying to order the eggs Benedict - it's only available on the weekends. Had the sausage gravy and biscuits instead, with a side of home fries. My husband had the egg sandwich with bacon and home fries. Staff behind the counter were pleasant - you order and then sit. Food came out quick - brought to your table. And, they serve La Colombe coffee - self service in the corner of the store. Seating was a selection of normal tables + some with bench seating with wicker porch furniture. Price point was decent, and servings were generous. Would be interested in coming back for lunch and trying their wide selection of "upcakes". read more

Bad experience. Terrible service. Had food ordered for a morning meeting the day before the meeting was to take place. Called to confirm the order the morning of and confirmed delivery. Food was over an hour late. Called Dixie Picnic and they just kept telling us the food was on the way. Each time we called they said the the delivery person had just left. The food arrived after the meeting was over. They forgot food orders and coffee. We made one final call and were told that there was nothing they could do for us. Totally disorganized. If there is an issue, just be upfront. Don't keep saying you are on your way. We are very understating. No apologies, we were not take care of and we had a pretty big order. They did nothing to fix this. Terrible customer service. Won't be ordering with this type of service. read more

Nothing Dixie about it. $4.76 (incl. tax) for a single square-shaped (why?) biscuit, toasted to a crisp and dry (why?) because it was freezer burned. Highway robbery. Asked for plain and they still were about to stuff honey and jam in the bag till I asked them not to. A fresh-baked biscuit in the New Orleans airport costs $0.99, which means it costs even less in town. read more

Dixie Picnic - Frozen, then scorched, and called a biscuit. For $4.50 plus tax. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Nice place with a homey feel. Old time pictures adorn the walls with amusing captions. Some true, I assume. I was gonna have lunch, but decided on steel cut oatmeal. I enjoyed it. Nice crew. I asked for water from the soda machine. They complied. No worries. When in the area, I will come back. read more

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Coming in here I had high expectations due to the raving reviews. But I was not blown away in any means by the food. I had a turkey panini, it was good. Not the best, but good. I also tried the potato salad, and found the potatoes to be undercooked ( I do know that there some folk out there that enjoy it this way, but I am not one of them). My mom had the pulled pork, I tasted it, and found it to be a bit too tangy for my liking. She enjoyed it though. I also had a carrot cake. It was again, good but not the best. The icing was a little but on the very sweet and sugary side (I prefer a lightly sweetened whipped more cream cheesy icing). The cake was, and this is me just being picky, a little dry. Everything is fairly priced. And Im always down to support a local mom and pop place. read more

Great boxed lunches! I have had numerous sandwiches and upcakes and all have been delish!

Consistently great food made and served by staff and owners who really care. Box lunches are a tasty mix of options, upcakes are divine for icing lovers, and we can't get enough of the breakfasts. And ... such a treat for a roadside picnic when we were on a road trip to Mississippi for some blues! read more

Dixie Picnic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

First time at Dixie Picnic for brunch. This cozy place is in a shopping center in Malvern/Frazer off rt 30. Their specialty is the "upside down" cake which is just an upside down cupcake with your choice of icing. Food: 3 Stars. We tried several items of their large menu including the shrimp salad box lunch which included the shrimp salad sandwich, deviled egg, pasta salad, and upside down cake, the Al Fresco eggs benedict over an english muffin and pork loin. And we also had the southern sticky bun french toast. The pork loin tasted a little funny. We had peanut butter icing on the upside down cake and the breading was moist, very tasty. The sticky bun french toast was very sweet and had too much cinnamon butter with it. The iced tea was also very sweet. Service: 3 Stars. The seating is seat yourself. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. The employees were very friendly and helpful when ordering. Decor: 3 Stars. There didn't really seem to be a theme to the place, it was pretty generic overall. Some table sets were wicker while others were regular wood. Nothing really stood out. read more

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Saw this as one of several lunch options in the shopping plaza and decided to give it a try. Very glad we did. They seem to specialize in sandwiches. My wife tried the three cheese grilled cheese with tomato soup, a favorite combo of hers. She said the soup was really good but the grilled cheese was particularly excellent. Crispy on the outside, soft of the inside. Portions were generous. In fact, she was unable to eat all of her soup, despite how good it was. I opted for one of the 'box lunch' options. I got a roast beef sandwich, which came with a side (I chose the potato salad), plus a deviled egg and one of their 'Upcake' desserts. The sandwich had a decent amount of thinly sliced, lean roast beef. There was some whole leaf lettuce, tomato slices and some mayonnaise with horseradish, which was very lightly applied. I appreciated how the lightness of the dressing really let me enjoy the roast beef. The potato salad was good, as was the deviled egg. I like a good deviled egg and it was a nice surprise to see it on the menu as part of the boxed lunch. The 'Upcake' is basically an upside down cupcake, frosted on the 'bottom' and sides. It looks and tastes like a mini cake. It was moist and the frosting was not too heavy or too thin. My only complaint, and it is very minor, was that the cake was in the same basket as the other items. I was able to remove it and place it on a napkin before getting frosting on my sandwich (or mayo on my cake) but I would have preferred the cake be served separately. read more

Dixie Picnic is an attractive little restaurant in Frazer. They are probably best known for their 'upcakes' (upside down cupcakes with frosting around the whole thing)-but make no mistake, their food is not playing second fiddle to these delicious desserts! I've been here twice. The interior decor is nice. They have wicker benches at some of the tables. That and all the homemade food really add to the home style feel. Also, the box lunches (as previous reviewers have mentioned) get you a sandwich, side, deviled egg, and upcake of your choosing...a great deal at $9. The first time I had a cold so all I got was their Italian wedding soup. I was impressed at the quality of the soup. My only gripes were 1) the "bowl" was kind of small and 2) the soup was not quite hot enough. Easy to get over these as the flavor of the soup was outstanding. There were generous helpings of tender meatballs and the broth had just the right amount of saltiness. Today I visited again and felt well enough to tackle their Thanksgiving sandwich (TS). There aren't too many places I've seen with this sandwich on the menu. Cappriotti's is probably the most famous in this area with their 'Bobbie' and they set the bar pretty darn high. Dixie Picnic had their work cut out for them to even compete. They not only competed, they may have won outright! However, this is not an apples-to-apples comparison... Capp's Bobbie is served on a classic, long hoagie roll. DP's TS is served on a homemade roll that is soft, thick, and slightly sweet. The Bobbie uses pulled/shredded turkey, the TS serving up plenty of thickly sliced turkey. Both places use mayo, some cranberry sauce (with real cranberries), and stuffing. I'd need a few more TS's to make the final call, but I think I like their stuffing better than Capp's. I think if I had to choose between the two, I'd probably pick DP's TS because of the soft bread and sliced turkey...but you absolutely can't go wrong with either. I'm not that big a cupcake fan but I did try a piece of their pumpkin spice upcake after my first visit and it was really good. I'll definitely be back to try their other offerings...but they've made it really hard to stray from the TS. Well done, Dixie Picnic! read more

Dixie Picnic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

The food is so good, tastes like the best of homemade. I had a roast beef sandwich with a pasta salad and lemon cupcake. Loved it

Dixie Picnic is another place in the Malvern area that is amazing. I love going there with friends because everytime I do, they love it just as much as me. If your in the area this is a must try! read more

Sandwiches were great, as well as the sweet potato soup!! The cake in the box lunch was an awesome addition! 5 Stars!

I'm very impressed that this place has 173 reviews and the day I was here it certainly was popular. In fact that was really the main drawback was that the kitchen wasn't fast enough to accommodate the lunchtime crush. Aside from that, I ordered the turkey club, one of their specialties. It was well... perfect I'd say. From the multigrain toasted bread which gave a nice firmness to the ripe really red tomatoes to the thick cut smoky bacon. No gimmicks, just a perfect combination of obviously high quality ingredients. I ordered a side of cole slaw and was VERY impressed that it actually had some excellent flavor and it wasn't drowning in mayo. Carroway and mustard seeds in the dressing and a squeeze of lemon. The cabbage itself was crunchy, not limp. Classic lunch with classic ingredients, but the difference is that you can actually do something simple much much better than the average. If they do grilled cheese (can't remember) I will try it because that's another incredibly simple recipe that you can either do well or mess up. read more

The very very best cupcakes ("Upcakes" ). Moist dense chocolate cake with homemade vanilla buttercream frosting.

This was the best little cafe I've ever been to. Will definitely plan my trips around coming here. Got the best chicken salad sandwich, but DEFINITELY GET THE sweet stickies! (Pictured) read more

Dixie Picnic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

I came here on a Saturday morning after a snowy day. The place was empty but it is to be expected due to the weather. I got a grilled chicken pesto with a side of fries. The wrap was okay, nothing special but the sauce that came on the side was outstanding!!! I will try something else next time I go and hope to like it better. read more

Dixie Picnic - Grilled chicken pesto - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Delicious, home-style food cooked to order:) We love the specials, ham, biscuits, veggie sandwich, po' boys, upcakes (lemon is OMGosh good), deviled eggs, etc. Would be 5 stars rather than 4 with: 1. more comfortable/roomy seating, and 2. counter staff who seem more knowledgeable & less stressed. We'll be back again & again! read more

This is all around a great place!!! the food is good home cooking i love the deviled egg in the box lunch... & of course the up cake... i try not to indulge in an up cake every visit cause they are soooo good i save them for when i am treating myself :) the Staff are friendly the food is great you cant go wrong.... & a cosy atmosphere read more

I like their vegetarian sandwich and their upcakes! The portion is huge and tasty! It can get very crowded at times! They offer a deviled egg as a side, i wish there was a vegetarian substitution for that! Their side of pasta salad is bland! But overall would definitely recommend this place! read more

Dixie Picnic - Veggie sandwich with pasta side and pistachio upcake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Breakfast was just ok. Everything was bland. High prices for sub par breakfast. Maybe lunch is better

The Thanksgiving sandwich is a REVELATION. First of all it's on an enormous dinner roll as soft as a cloud, the turkey is juicy, the stuffing has flav for days, the cranberry has tang and there's just enough mayo to bring to all together. Gobbler? Never heard of her. read more

I come for the up cakes and leave with a meal!!!! Nothing bad to say. I love the unique menu - boxed lunch with a deviled egg! Who wouldn't love that, but the up cakes a in a league of their own. They honestly taste like my grandmother use to make her cakes. I close my eyes and smile. read more

I stopped here with two companions. I got the BBQ pork sandwich with french fries. The bbq was absolutely amazing. The sauce was sweet with a hint of spicy. The FF were cooked a little more than I would have preferred, but had a good, fresh cut flavor. My companion ordered the Chicken Pesto wrap. She reports the taste was fantastic. She opted for the fruit cup, which she shared with me. It was full of fresh melons, pineapples & grapes. A great alternative to the fries. Definitely will be visiting again. read more

Dixie Picnic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

These folks are the best! I did not realize they were closed on Saturday. I called Saturday morning to order box lunches for a gathering I was hosting. They happened to be in getting another catering order ready. Within the hour I had ten boxes and another dozen cakes. Everything was fresh and delicious! read more

Sadly the entire review that Heather F wrote is an accurate account of what we experienced at Dixie Picnic. They are rude, do not care about customer satisfaction and contacted us.....( they left a voicemail message and my wife returned call) only in order to have us remove the yelp review. Then he threatened us if we did not comply. The Eggs Benedict- were average and I did NOT ENJOY them as my wife left because she was made to feel so uncomfortable! Clearly Dixie Picnic should have done everything to make us happy customers from the start. This has nothing to do with a small portion of salmon-rather how we were treated. In no way are we on a mission to destroy any local business. They are on a solo mission themselves. For Breakfast--do yourself a favor and go to Classic Diner Where the servings are HUGE and the Hospitality Superb! read more

I agree with some of the comments of the other reviewers, but seriously... Dixie Picnic is one of those places you kinda dream of... I just went today and had the Georgia bbq w/ potato salad that had a sweet pickle on top, and washed it down with fresh brewed iced tea! nice even for being like 23 degrees out... My wife had the bette box with chicken salad, slaw, it was yumms. Im a stickler for good Potato salad, this was really good. I talked to one of the owners. He was really nice. I found this place by accident actually. I had been meaning to eat at Dixie when it was down at the shore, but it was closed then. The upcakes are stinkin awesome, we had the sour cherry, and also the strawberry. So great... Cant wait to go back, they are getting ready to redo the kitchen and add all the stuff from the original menu. Go there.. read more

My.favorite.place.on.the.planet. PERIOD. THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've eaten here several times and tried many different things, including the upcakes (which are hands-down, fantastic, moist, and delicious everytime!!), sandwiches, salads, soups, and vegetarian chili--I would recommend EVERYTHING here!!! The shrimp and grits are my fav and I don't even like grits. BUT I LOVE THEM HERE!!!!!! I used to go into their store in Ocean City and cannot even begin to tell you how happy I am that I found them in the Malvern area. I don't know why some previous comments (not naming names...salmon bagel person cough cough) have been so negative, but this place is FABULOUS. Go. Now. Do not wait any longer. Go. Eat the vegi sandwich...it's delish! And the employees are awesome--I've met the owner, numerous times, and she is so friendly, helpful and sweet!!! :) When I can't make up my mind (which is a good thing!!) she always makes good suggestions and helps answer any questions. Anywho, back to my rave about Dixie Picnic...go try them, NOW :) You won't be disappointed. Southern comfort food at it's best!!! read more

If yoiu have not been to Dixie Picnic then you just need to go! Everyone needs a little picnic in their lives and well we happliy stumbled onto this one afternoon ` Tracy is awesome and she also had a site in OC until the landlord did funny stuff and well not after two seasons we await to hear what will happen but until then we have this location to get our grub on ! They serve breakfast until 11:00 and you must try the sausage and gravy with her homemede biscuits ~ oh yeah baby! They have sandwiches and great chicken salad all kinds of great homemade food that are her families recipes. Homemade lemonade ( they squeeeze the lemons ) BUT you have to get the UPCAKE it is her Aunt Bertha's cupcake iced upside-down they are to die for ! read more

Food delicious but counter service can be a little more flexible. Walked in at 10:07 am during the week during a non busy time and was told 'Breakfast is over'. It ended at 10am. I was obviously disappointed as well as my mother." Told her we came there specifically to get breakfast. NO response. NO ONE was behind us. Did the chickens stop laying eggs at 10??? I understand if there were other people in line and you did not want to continue the breakfast train....but there were all of 6 people total in this place. And no other customers after us. At least check in the back to see if they could do something. So - I ordered nothing. Lots of good places to eat in that shopping center so I did not go hungry. read more

Just had lunch at Dixie Picnic with some friends and it was great. I ordered the muffaletta and it was darn near perfect. A very tasty olive relish smothered over a nice layer of meat and cheese on the traditional muffaletta loaf. The loaf itself was light and flavorful with a great just-slightly-chewy texture. I could have handled it being toasted a little more, but that's picking nits. One friend ordered the crab cakes and the other ordered the chili and conrbread, and both were very satisfied with their lunches as well. On the way out the door I grabbed a piece of the Key Lime pie and it was really good as well. Light texture with a healthy amount of lime zest and a moist graham cracker crust. A little bit sweet for my personal tastes (I like my fruit desserts on the tart side), but I would order it again. Will definitely be going back for breakfast and lunch. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Malvern. In the past, it was hard to get in there because of their hours (closed early during the week, not open on Sundays). Now that they've changed their hours, it's a little easier to get in there. I am seriously addicted to their upcakes. They are so moist and yummy, I've bought them to bring to family events (they never last long). Great flavors and fun specialty upcakes available for holidays (I took some down to Alabama with me and they lasted just fine). As far as their food goes, I can speak to the old menu - we haven't made it in since they redid the kitchen and expanded their menu. I love their breakfast, great ham and cornbread breakfast sandwich as well as breakfast burritos. I'm looking forward to going back just writing about it ;-) read more

I was a fan of Dixie Picnic when they were open in Ocean City, NJ, and I was excited to check it out now that they had moved to a slightly closer location, in Malvern. I went on a Thursday for dinner and ordered a chicken salad box lunch. I was quite hungry so rather than read the menu, I zeroed in on the items marked in yellow as patron favorites. The deviled egg was fantastic. I just wish there were more of them because I inhaled mine. My chicken salad "fan favorite" sandwich was delightful: a fresh tasting salad with chicken, grapes and pecans in a light dressing on a whole grain bread. I ordered the potato salad as my side and it was tasty and reminiscent of the egg as it had bits of hard boiled egg in it and was sprinkled generously with paprika. I finished off my meal with a lemon "upcake" which is a little cake covered on all sides (except the very bottom) with icing. An upcake of your choosing included in all box lunches. On their own, the upcakes are $2, which isn't too bad. My meal was around $10 total and a fantastic deal. I left very satisfied! I don't make it out to these suburbs often, but next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely come back to Dixie Picnic! read more

Overpriced and not very good. Deviled eggs tasted like they were old, the upcake was tough, not moist and the rest was just OK I complained about the deviled eggs and was given an awful look telling me they were fresh. Clearly they were not. I have bben here several times hoping it would get better , but it has not I will go back to Classic Diner-Always great food and service as well as down the street read more

Dixie Picnic is a sit-down restaurant serving tasty, traditional American fare. We found the service to be capable and friendly. The dining room is clean and inviting. The food is freshly prepared and yummy. I suppose the "Upcake" desserts are a star attraction, and I did enjoy them, but I think the meals stand out even more. I especially recommend the "Thanksgiving" sandwich (basically a "bobby": turkey, stuffing, mayonnaise and cranberry sauce on fresh bread), the Muffuletta Sandwich and the macaroni-and-cheese. read more

Dixie Picnic is one of the best breakfast and lunch spots in the area. Everything is made from scratch. Their Upcakes and boxed lunches are fantastic. The real gem is their pulled pork sandwich. So simple yet so good. It served on a perfectly toasted bun. I've had it several times and can say that consistency is something I've always experienced here. Their breakfast is also very good too. It's a great place to spend a few hours on a Saturday morning. read more